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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1918

Page

12

Hirfield Coal for Schools Meeting Notes

The Infield Garden Club plans a Tuesday lecture at the Memorial library by Herrington of Madison on iris flowers with Jan wa slides. A school committee meeting is set for Monday at 2 pm. Secretary Beeman reports ample coal for immediate needs, with weather causing only minor trouble at Holland Hill. About 300 new kitchen cards arrived for Mrs. Glover.

Sherman Tell Inield Garden Club William Glover Memorial Library Hhur . Herrington Madison, Oy Man J. Beeman Holland Hill School Wilam B. Glover

Blaze Wipes Out Hillside Hall in Wilintantic

A large blaze devastated Hillside Hall in Wilintantic causing about 15080 pounds in damage. Firefighters fought flames from an afternoon start near the roofline, with the hall’s timber frame and tall chimney structure highlighted by the blaze. Compulsory rationing news and local social notes accompany the report, including community events and engagements.

Newtown Mian Boys Property Neay High School

Muddled report notes residents of Newtown and nearby towns, with Pallbearers listed for a local funeral service. Several out of town guests attended, including relatives from Bridgeport and New Haven, while a bridgeport–Darby area snow plowing effort is mentioned. A Waterbury visitor and a Danbury teacher resume duties are also noted.

Newtown Mian Boys Property Neay High School IT. Tien Vinasant Pawtine Wiltnes Qane Ley Ley Suit Alvs. A. HS Soli Tp Neitpice Weltes Iy Teurbury Joseph Chane Dridgeport Darbury Atte Jomuel Gone Waterbury Simday West Street Virginia Eulihaner Danbury

Musicians Form Beethoven Quintette Club In Bridgeport

Talented members of the Musicians' club have organized the Beethoven Quintette as a new music organization within the city. On Sunday afternoon members will hear an instructive program for professional interest. The quintette will join the symphony orchestra Bridgeport plans to form in coming months to rival New Haven's ensemble.

Musicians' Club Wintette Beethoven Quintette Bridgeport Symphony Orchestra of New Hayan

Wilton Forms War Bureau and Starts Work

Wilton forms a War Bureau at a December meeting appointing W. W. Tubbel as chair. The bureau operates with the state council for national defense due to severe weather. Lieutenant Knox Mardon, son of Taige Harden, is among 22 officers selected for the intelligence department abroad by Pershing. The Congregational society holds its annual meeting to elect officers. a New Year watch service at Canonndale Methodist church draws 26 attendees despite cold weather.

Wilton Jim Gi. Tubbel State Council For National Defense Bridge- Park John Guyford Davenport Park Street Bridgeport Waterbury Beang General Pershing Intelligence Department Congregational Society Cannondale Methodist Church

Annie Hawkes Dies at 83 in Bennington Vermont

Mrs Annie Sherwood Hawkes mother of gospel singer I Need Thee Every Hour died at her Bennington home at age 83. Her family recalled her devout life and influence on church music.

Ayms Bennington Vermont Annie Sherwood Hawkes

Motor Trucks Arrive After Trial Runs in Washington

Three of the new one and one half ton Army motor trucks arrived today from Detroit Cleveland and Ardmore Pa after trial runs. One vehicle plunged over a 20 foot embankment but continued the journey under its own power. Production quantities will be ordered after further tests.

Washington Jran Detroit Cleveland Ardmore

Good News For Diabetes Sufferers Promises Remarkable Warner Remedy

A testimonial from Jules Friquet of Los Angeles extols Warner's Safe Diabetes Remedy as a life changer. He describes weight loss from 157 to 114 pounds during hospitalization, then regain to 182 pounds after using the product, praising its herbal formula and urging readers to buy 12 bottles. The ad notes the remedy has 40 years on the market and is sold by druggists with a ten cent sample offer.

Jules Friquét West Tirst Street Los Angeles

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